Each year our members vote for ten organizations for the Share the Plate program. Once a month we are joined by a representative for that month's recipient.
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Our Share the Plate recipient for October 2025 is The Indian Center. We will send The Indian Center any monies received electronically during the month, as well as checks given to the office with "Share the Plate" written in the memo line.

For more ways to DONATE, click HERE.

Friday, Nov. 7 - 5:30 - 8:30 PM, and Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 AM - 6 PM

There will be a table of UUnique items all offered by Unitarian Church of Lincoln members and friends!

Do all of the proceeds from the UUnique table and the Raffle go to UCL?  YES!

Each Handmade Harvest vendor donates a $25 item for the raffle. Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10. You don't need to be present to win! The drawing is at 5:30 PM on Saturday Nov. 8.

It's the perfect time to do some early holiday shopping!

Help us spread the word! Pick up postcards from the office or the newcomer table and share them with your friends. Or share the event page from the Handmade Harvest Facebook page!

BREAK BARRIERS, BUILD BELIEFS (B4) 
Sat, Nov 1 • 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM 
This workshop is designed to promote inclusive thinking and help prevent bias in searching for our new minister.  All congregational leaders, members, and friends are encouraged to attend. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please let us know if you need childcare. You can register to attend at https://tinyurl.com/UCL-B4-Sign-Up 

Lastly, please complete the B4 survey, even if you are not able to attend the workshop:
SURVEY

More information about upcoming events on the MSC page.

Pledge letter mailed 10/2/25:
You might have been at one of the town halls before our 2025 spring congregational meeting. Elle and Christine shared a lot of good news at those gatherings. Did you know that during our last pledge drive, we had a net increase across all pledges of $40,249?

That’s because:

• 109 households increased their pledges by $49,045 for a total $269,278 in pledges
•   59 households maintained a total of $96,090 in pledges
•   17 households decreased by $8,796, but were able to pledge $23,474
•   11 discontinued pledges totaling $5,020

The best thing about that increase was that it was across many households. And, it moved the needle in a couple more important ways:

• the average increase was $363/household (it was $10/household for the past decade).
• we made progress in a healthier distribution of pledges (read more in this brochure).

As we prepare to choose our next settled minister, it is critical to keep sowing seeds of abundance. With a new staffing model and clear eyes on an abundant and sustainable future, we are well-positioned.

Thankfully, we are an economically diverse community at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln. 

Maybe:

• you have never made a financial pledge to the church. 
• you have grown your financial pledge steadily over time.
• you are able and willing to pledge 3% of your gross income for the very first time.
• you are able and willing to pledge more than 3% of your gross income.
• you will have to reduce your financial pledge this year for reasons private to you.
• you wish you could make a financial pledge, but simply can’t.

If you have pledged 3% (or more) of your gross income in the past, and are able, please maintain your pledge. If you haven’t done so yet and are able, make that transition this year. Thank YOU!

Abundantly,

Your Pledge Team (Christine, Elle, Karen, Alysa, Jean, Wendy, Jason, and Carrie)

​If you have any questions, please contact a member of 2026 PLEDGE TEAM

Pledge Drive Co-Chair - Christine Davis
[email protected]

Pledge Drive Co-Chair - Elle Straatmann
[email protected] 

Treasurer - Karen Heafer
[email protected]

Vice-Treasurer - Alysa Haack
[email protected] 

You may also leave a voicemail message in the church office 402.483.2213 and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.


IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ACTION AND PLEDGE NOW: USE THIS LINK.

​Circle your calendar and bring your friends—because our next Wonderful Wednesday on October 15 is going to be picture-perfect!

The theme is “Picture This!” and you’ll have the chance to get a free professional photo (just in time for holiday cards!). Plus, the evening will offer something for everyone: tai chi, choir rehearsal, or games for both kids and grown-ups (with a picture theme).

At the heart of Wonderful Wednesdays is our vision: To be a loving community, uniting reason with spiritual exploration, to transform ourselves and the world.
But that’s not all— this fall is packed with more Wednesday magic:

November: Turn up the heat with cooking classes for kids and adults, keep the conversation flowing with Starting Point Part Two, and lift our voices in Rise Up Singing.

December: We will kick it off with a cozy SoUUper Supper, then gather ‘round the christmas tree for carol singing—and don’t forget to bring your competitive spirit for the dreidel playoffs!

Come for the food, the fun, the music, and the joy of being together.

Location: 6300 A Street, Lincoln, NE 

General Timeline for the evening:
 
5:30-6:00 PM Brown bag dinner (or pizza by the slice) OPTIONAL
6:00-6:30 PM Gather together for a welcome and chalice lighting
6:30-8:00 PM Programming: singing, crafts, movies, games, events, workshops, etc.